as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
labyrinthine politics that left us totally befuddled
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Recent Examples of labyrinthine
The losses on the policies held by Joe Bald’s group wound through a labyrinthine chain of intermediaries before arriving at the storied insurer Lloyd’s of London.
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
The winding streets of Ilion are transformed into a labyrinthine maze with an armed man around every corner.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Advocates help families work through the labyrinthine court system, file for victim compensation and more.
—Ryan Oehrli
august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Wandering a labyrinthine apartment after a fitting, Lina comes upon a room where kids in school uniforms lounge while glued to their personal screens.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
The winding streets of Ilion are transformed into a labyrinthine maze with an armed man around every corner.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Advocates help families work through the labyrinthine court system, file for victim compensation and more.
—Ryan Oehrli
august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Wandering a labyrinthine apartment after a fitting, Lina comes upon a room where kids in school uniforms lounge while glued to their personal screens.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinthine
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In Minnesota, there are contests for rosemaling, a Norwegian folk art, which is characterized by intricate patterns of flowers and swirls.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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Captains also have the critical power to choose which players to pair together, an intricate dance of team chemistry and opposition matchup that can make or break a Ryder Cup bid.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Moscow has denied involvement, and security analysts caution that attribution is complicated.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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On a journey spanning four continents, the Kohlers will battle physical, mental and emotional exhaustion, navigate the complicated world of visas and hopefully break three world records in the process.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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These are common but complicate long-term planning for federal agencies.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Despite differing views on a variety of security issues, the group, like Gilpatric’s, reached a clear consensus: nuclear proliferation by any additional country would diminish U.S. power, complicate strategic planning, and increase the likelihood of nuclear use, accidents, and disasters.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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The political resonance of his project arises not from an explicit statement of values but from a tender demonstration of complex, undeniable humanity.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The fossil chemicals in question are a special types of steranes, which are the geologically stable form of sterols, like cholesterol, that are found in the cell membranes of complex organisms.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fabiana Filippi The intellectually sophisticated references behind Fabiana Filippi’s spring 2026 collection hinged on work of master photographers Vivian Maier, Arne Svenson and Luigi Ghirri, perfectly shown in the ultra-refined, textured daywear.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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There were also more relaxed but sophisticated looks, such as the tunics and coats with mandarin collars.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Labyrinthine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinthine. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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